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Peru–Mexico Rift Deepens: Mexican Envoy Leaves Lima as Peru Withholds Chávez Safe-Conduct

Peru plans to ask the OAS to tighten regional asylum rules next, signaling a broader fight over Betssy Chávez’s status.

Overview

  • Peru’s migration authority confirmed that Karla Tatiana Ornelas, Mexico’s chargé d’affaires in Lima, exited the country following an order issued after the break in diplomatic relations.
  • Betssy Chávez remains inside Mexico’s diplomatic premises in Lima, and President José Jerí said she cannot travel because Peru has not granted the requested safe-conduct.
  • Police increased security around the Mexican embassy and residence, with additional National Police officers assigned to safeguard the sites.
  • Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said Peru will formally present a proposal before year-end to the OAS to modify the 1954 Caracas Convention on diplomatic asylum.
  • Peru maintained that consular services continue, while Congress declared President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata and Mexico defended asylum as a humanitarian practice; a Peruvian mayor reported a canceled trip to a Mexico forum after new entry requirements were applied.